Finding the best gifts for campers in 2022 and soon, 2023, might seem hard at first — after all, camping...
Camping Gear
Man Makes Fire publishes outdoor gear reviews. We focus only on high-quality outdoor gear from brands we trust. For camping enthusiasts, we review camping tents, camping stoves, camp tables, chairs, sleeping bags, sun/bug shelters, and camping accessories.
To create our in-depth camping gear reviews, we use the gear outside in the field while camping to better understand what the gear is good at. We also learn how the gear works while camping and then share what kinds of campers will appreciate it best. Some gear we test side-by-side during gear testing events. For instance, each year we will set up and test multiple camping tents to create and update our guide to the Best Camping Tents. For our guide to the Best Camping Stoves, we test camp stoves outdoors throughout the course of the year as we go camping and day-tripping. We then update our reviews and recommendations according to our experiences after using the gear. Much of our favorite camping gear recommendations make it into our 55+ Camping Gifts for Campers and Outdoor Fanatics guide.
The Kijaro Native Ultralight Cot is a lightweight camping cot with a low-to-the-ground profile. I first ran into the Kijaro...
The Coleman Cascade 2-Burner Camping Stove is a big upgrade to the popular Coleman Classic Camp Stove. This year, Coleman...
YETI has expanded its popular ‘Roadie’ hard cooler line by increasing the size and adding wheels. It seems like a...
The SJK Middle Fork 20/30 Sleeping Bag is a thick and roomy bag rated for 20-30 °F, making it warm...
The REI Co-op Flexlite Camp Boss Chair is a lightweight camp chair that delivers excellent comfort in a small, portable...
The ALPS Mountaineering Adventure Chair is a straightforward, well-built camp chair that has a super-strong weight capacity of 400 pounds....
The best camping stoves are portable, easy to use, easy to clean, and rugged enough to last for years. Our...